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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Lee and the Wounded Federal.

The story was originally told by "Grand
Army" man, who had been viewing the pan.
Drama of the battle of Gettysburg, and who
said: II was at the battle of Gettysburg my
self, and an incident occurred there which
largely changed my views of the southern
people. had been most bitter anti-south
man, and fought and cursed the Confederates
desperately. could see nothing good in any
Of them. The last day Of the fight was
badly wounded; ball shattered my left leg.
I lay on the ground not far from Cemetery
Ridge, and as Gen. Lee ordered his retreat,
he and his officers rode near me- As they
came along I recognized him. and, though
faint from exposure and loss of blood, Iraised
up my hands, looked Lee in the face, and
shouted as loud as could, 'Hurrah for the
Unionp
"The general heard me, looked, stopped his
horse, dismounted and came toward me. I
confess that first thought he meant to kill
me. But as he came up he looked down at
me with such sad expression upon his face
that all fear left me, and I wondered what
he was about. He extended his hand to me,
and grasping mine firmly and looking right
into my eyes, said: My son, hope that you
will soon be well' If I live 1000 years shall
never forget the look upon Lees face. There
he was, defeated. retiring from field that
had cost kte. and his cause almost their last
hope, yet he stopped to say such words as
those to wounded soldier of the enemy who
had taunted him as he passed by! As soon
as the general had left me l cried myself
to sleep there upon the bloody ground"-
Book Review in New York Sun.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Pestered by the Penniless.

Hardly n day passes that Mr.. Jay Gould,
Mr.. Russell Sage, Mr.. Cyrus w. Field and
other men of influence in the financial world
are not pestered by persons with little money
who apply to them to be aided in making
fortunes in Wall street The persons are not
downright beggars; they are willing to put up
the little money they have, but they want to
do it through the hands of these eminent
gentlemen, believing that that course will
secure them sure and big returns. A reporter
sat in Mr.. Sage's office the other day when n
man once well known in Wall street came in
and interrupted the conversation between
Mr. Sage and the reporter by saying that he
was penniless, but that he had a little credit
i'll u certain brokers' Office "Tell me what to
dc, Mr.. Sage" the intruder said: "tell me
what stock to operate in for turn. That's
all ask. can't afford to lose cent My
folks are in want of the necessaries Of life"
Mr.. Sage told him that it was pretty difficult
to say what to do, but after thinking bit
told him to buy 100 shares Of certain stock.
II think you will make 500 on it," added Mr..
Sage, "but if the market goes against you I'll
protect the stock for you" The man made
his 800 and little more, and next evening,
when Mr.. Sage returned home, Mrs. Sage
showed him letter from the wife of the man
who had appealed for aid thanking her in the
warmest terms for the conduct of her hus-
band-New York Sun.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Treatment Of Spring LAM lbs.

After the lamb is q few days old, II
thought necessary, II may be taught tn
suck some warmed sweetened cows milk,
and any help TO its growth, In the shape
OF extra food, will be useful. There Ia
danger, however, of over feeding young
lamb, which may be worse than under
feeding II, and caution ought to be excr-
cised IN this respect; no more should be
attempted than to encourage q thrifty
growth. After the lamb is about one
month old it may be taught to lick some
bran, with little salt mixed with it, or
little siftcd oatmeal. As rule, it will be
safer to depend on enriching and increas-
ing the ewes milk rather than to force
the lamb to swallow food which its stom-
ach is not prepared yet to completely di-
gest
1t is Of Importance to prevent the lambs
from being annoyed and depleted Of their
blood by ticks or other vermin. To this
end the ewes should have been dipped in
the fall to rid them of the ticks. II, how
ever, n few appear on the lambs, try hand
picking; in case the pests are too numer.
Gus, the lambs must be dipped.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
A Widows Mourning.

In England there is a strictly observed
etiquette which defines the depth Of mourn
ing to be worn in any relationship and the
time of its continuance In our country all
this is so much matter of personal option as
to become quite perplexing. Trustworthy
authority informs questioners in regard to
widows mourning, that for the first twelve
months the dress and mantle must be of Hen
rietto cloth or bombazine The widows cap
must be worn for a year and day and for
that time only. The bonnet should be entirely
of crepe with widows cap tackled inside,
and is worn with a crepe veil with deep
hcm Crepe cloth is u good material for
walking or rough dress. After twelve months
have passed. AMI the widows cap is laid aside,
silk, heavily trimmed with crepe, may be
worn for six months, when the crepe may be
sensibly lightened. and jet fringe or pas
samenteries used. After another three
months crepe may be discarded, and at the
end of two years half mourning may be worn
for four or five months the change to gray
ard lilac being made gradually. For tn.
first year the widow should accept no invita-.
tons, and it is in the worst possible taste for
her to he seen in places of public resort. After
tho first year she may gradually resume her
place in society Thus it will he seen that the
longest period of mourning for widow is
three years.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
How and When to Water Horses.

II tho owners of horses would bear In
mind tho fact that the stomach OF q horse
will contain only from twelve to sixteen
quarts, and that, therefore, pailful OF
water will fill the stomach of an ordinary
animal, much collie and indigestion would
ho avoided.
Tho giving Of water is not less import
ant than feeding. During journey, and
especially in hot weather, the team should
be allowed to drink ut every opportunity
If they will. But at no time should they
be allowed to fill themselves with water.
-Four quarts is enough at any time, unless
long distance has been driven. Then
four quarts is enough for the first draft.
At the end of twenty minutes each horse
should be allowed pailful If he will
drink it. Generally he will not do so, but
II allowed he may take two or three pail
fuls ut the first draft, and always to his
damage. The water drank does not re-
main in tho stomach. 1t passes into the
large intestine and thence to the bowels,
being taken up along the passage by the
absorbents. If large quantities of water
are given, the horse sweats or stales pro-
fusely, and the system is depleted Collie,
indigestion and other complications aris-
ing from improper watering and feeding
kill moro horses than all other causes
combined.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
EXPERIMENT WITH RoBuR1rE-F1o. 2.

In order to obtain an idea Of the explosive
effectiveness Of roburite, eight ounces Of the
explosive were placed on plate of the very
best STEEL at the point marked A in Fig. l.
which shows the state Of the plate after the
explosion This plate was 8 feet square by
"a inch thick, and bulge Of about l foot
diameter and 81 inches deep was caused by the
explosion. Twelve ounces Of the explosive
were then placed at A Fig p on a cast iron
plate, 6 inches thick, and weighing nearly
three TONS After the explosion the plate was
found to be broken transversely, in the
manner shown in the engraving. Unlike
dynamite, roburite is said to be in no way af-
fected by varying temperatures, and if duly
protected against damp, il. may be kept for
years in any climate, without its efficiency
becoming in any way impaired 1t is also
claimed by the manu- facturers that roburite
has an explosive force greater than dynamite
by at least IS per cent.
In exploding roburite does not produce
noxious gases, and, therefore, may be used
without intermission, while the poisonous
gases given off by dynamite often necessitate
the stoppage of work. in some cases for con-
siderable time. This new explosive is ap-
plicable for use in mines and quarries, and
for torpedoes and blasting operations gen
emily
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Mysterious Ailments-Bright's Disease
4 Foreign Invention.

Mysterious Ailments-BriRht's Disease.
\ Foreign Invention.
"a mysterious dispensation Of Providence,
truly remarked lady, returning from tho
funeral Of IA third victim to diphthcria, In ON,
and the same house. "Humph," replied her
companion, providence indeed! Mr.. Blanks
cellar Is full OF rotting potatoes"
When epidemics Of diphtheria and the like
break out in cities, they arc usually attributed
to faulty sewerage, bad conditions OF tene-
ments, etc When occurring In the country
the supposed abode Of pure air and pure
water-their origin is to great many minds
mysterious" "Mr. Blanks potatoes, how
ever, would account for good many cases
In addition to this cause might be mentioned
the organization OF the water supply by a
bad relation OF the well to the cess pool and
other excavations; or even its contamination
from surface drainage. Toward the end Of
the winter we are accustomed to hear Of tho
ravages OF diphtheria In isolated households,
In country neighborhoods and In villages 1t
lie then that the filth that has been frozen up
all winter Is put into solution and carried by
heavy rains into the well or the neighboring
stream from which water for household use is
drawn-the pure, limpid brook Of the poets.
From such we'll or brook people I'LL their
systems with tho germs Of disease. Ignorance
or disregard Of sanitary precautions is too
often tho mysterious something" that brings
sudden sickness and death to households
with tho coming of spring. gentle spring.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
THE BLUE eRoTTo OF NAPLES.
Some Unfortunate Explorers Who Vent
ured There Hastily.

Some Unfortunate Explorers Who Vent.
ured There Hastily.
A. terrified English matron insisted upon
relating to me her all but fatal experience In
tho grotto, but having started from Naples
with the hope Of seeing the cerulean tint
represented In the art magazines at Naples,
would not be discouraged. The sensation OF
lying flat in the boat to avoid complete i'm
inersion while being carried into the opening
ut the base OF the lofty bluff IL not most
enviable one, and confess our moments OF
delight were not enhanced by our jealous
Capriote who, seemingly to while away the
te.lium until wave came to carry us in,
with the most sanctimonious Of expressions,
related how many hundreds had been do
tanned in the grotto for venturing therein
when the sea was rough.
A French painter had been imprisoned In
the grotto four days and lived only on a
bottle of rum he had fortunately carried in
his pocket We were minus rum but full OF
enthusiasm. We waited breathlessly for the
moment to be launched into the grotto With
both hands against the mouth Of the rock the
Capriote boatnan watched his opportunity,
and with tremendous wave we were carried
into the spacious grotto, which is 53 meters IN
length SO in width and IL in height above
the level Of the sea, the depth Of water being
about Fl meters. The effect Is dazzling.
Every object it contained was bathed in an
exquisite blue tint, and all under tho water
seemed silvered.
The water has a surprising effect on the
human body and for O franc our boatmai
dipped into it, and on appearing his body
was as white as silver, his face as black as
negro's. About the middle, on the right,
there is a small passage with WORKOUT steps,
now built up ut the top which is said to have
been secret communication with the town
of Capri at the time Of Tiberius. According
to Valery this supposition is correct, but the
Prussian painter who discovered the cave was
led to seek it by reading of a staircase by
which Barbarossa used to descend into sub
tellnnean retreat from the town Of Anacapri,
on the bill. As the tourist is indebted to the
Prussian painter for this unsurpassed glimpse
Of loveliness, he is entitled to the benefit Of
the doubt.-Cor Baltimore American.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
ONE WAY OF MAKING PLANT LABELS
THAT WILL LAST YEARS.

Care OF Spring Lambs-A Remedy for
Hog Cholera How and When ia
Water Horses-Simple and Ornamental
Beds for Flower Gardens.
When the question of laying out a
flower garden arises, Us 1t will with many
at this season of the year, the locality is
the first thing to be decided upon. AS to
this, it Is not advisable to renounce a
smooth, velvety expanse of grass in front
of the house in favor of flower beds. The
cultivated taste forms lawn anbroken by
beds of flowers as the most pleasing and
suitable approach to house. Such read
ers as accept this idea will therefore locate
their flower gardens at one side or in the
rear of the dwelling. Where there is a
veranda at the back Of the house this lat
ter is an enjoyable location. The inmates
of the house enjoy a flower garden most
when it is within view of sitting or living
rooms. With the rounds of daily work
come many opportunities to admire the
beauty of the flowers close ut hand. Then,
too, being much in sight, plants will not
be neglected, as might be the case If a
special visit were required in order to in
spect them.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Descending Into Wells.

NJ. Grehaut read paper recently before
the Paris Biological society on THE proven
ton of accidents from suffocation while de-
scending into wells" After referring to the
cause Of the suffocation, namely, carbonic
acid gas and the well known expedient of
first lowering IN animal into the we'll, he
gave the following directions for ventilation:
A stovepipe ten or twelve feet longer than
the well is deep is to be secured by wires in
the axis Of the well; CRATE OH which a fire
can be built is then to be placed around this
pipe at the level of the ground, and second
pipe, larger than the first, is then to be
placed upon the CRATE, with the first pipe in
side, and on the CRATE and between the two
pipes a fire is to be built. Tho inner pipe
being heated, o current is created, resulting
in the ascent of the impure air of the well
and its replacement by fresh air from with
out.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Remembering. the Signal Flags.

Thousands of people every morning look
up to the signal flags on the public build
ings in the cities to know the forecasts OF
weather for the day, but to great mum.
bcrs they arc only an evaporation, be
cause the Interpretation of the red and
blue moon and star and crescent arc con
tnually slipping from mind, and tho
memorandum card is always getting mis-,
laid. An easy method of fixing the read.
ia,s in mind has been suggested by an OK,
change, and is as follows: Red, the color
of fire, means amount of heat; blue, tho
color of the sky, amount of moisture; and
in each case that figures containing most
surface means most in quantity. Thus,
the red moon means much hcat-risine
temperature; red star, less Manifestations
Gry temperature; red crescent, less heat
lower temperature. The blue moon is
much moisture-general rain or snow:
blue star. less moisture-local rain OF
snow; blue crescent, least moisturc-fair
weather The ''cold wave" is easily re.
membered without mnemonics.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Remedy for Hog Cholera.

The Southern Cultivator some time ago
published a communication from well
known planter of Calhoun county, Geor-
gia, telling how he had checked the raw
ages Of cholera among his swine by
mixing with their food a moderate guam
tity of soda. A recent issue of The Guilt
vator contains a letter from w. X.
Crosswell, Marionville, S. c., who tried the
remedy. For ten days after the cholera
made its appearance he fed his hogs q
liberal quantity Of soda and salt, mixed
with ground food, twice day, after that
giving occasional doses. He claims that
the sick animals recovered and he has not
had q case Of cholera since.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Here and There.

Iowa has issued sweeping quarantine
proclamation against Illinois. 1t abso.
lutely prohibits all calves and stock cattle
from any part of Illinois, and all cattle
kept within the last six months in Cook
county Chicago or any counties adjoin-
ing it. Other cattle must come with un.
doubted assurance of being free from ex.
posture to contagious disease.
The timbered lands of the south are fast
falling into the hands of wealthy syndi-
Gates of both native and foreign capitalists
About the middle of last month Dutch
syndicate of bankers in Amsterdam, Hol-
land, acquired from the Land and Mort
gage company limited) nearly 900 square
miles of heavily timbered lands in west
Florida. This is the largest single trans
action in Florida since the great Disston
sale in 1881.
All kinds of stock, except sheep and
swine, have decreased in value in Dakota.
In California sheep are advancing in
price, but horses, mules, cattle and hogs
are much lower in price than they were
two years ago.
Sheep are proving improbable in Kan.
sas, where, however, there is large in
crease of other farm animals.
A correspondent writing from Fort AS
siniboine NJ. IT,, classes the winter just
past as the most severe one Montana has
experienced in twenty-five years, and be-
lieves that it marks an epoch in cattle
raising in the northwest.
Over $4,000, 900, 900 is the estimated
value of the horses, mules, cows, oxen
and other cattle sheep and swine. in this
country on Jan. l, 1887.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
France to Dig Up the Delphic Temple

France to Dig Up the Delphic Temple.
The French government has at last sue
ceeded in obtaining leave from the Greek
government to search at Delphi for remains
of the temple which stood there It is sup
posed that there are priceless treasures buried
in the ground. There was no sanctuary to
which so many valuable presents were made
as to the Delphic one, and next to that Of
Olympus it was the most important in Greece.
For long course of centuries the soil has not
been disturbed. Comte de Mony, who is an
enthusiastic lover Of classic antiquity and an
archeologist began, when he was minister at
Athens, negotiations which have been ended
successfully by NJ de Montholon: He had
keen rival in the American representative at
Athens, where there is now an American rs
well as a French school.-Chicago Herald.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
New Method Of Platinizlng Metals.

In this new method the metallic object is
covered with mixture of borate of lead,
oxide of copper and spirit of turpentine, and
submitted to temperature of from $50 to
$50 degrees. This deposit, upon melting,
spreads in Il uniform layer over the OBJ Jet
Then a second coat is laid on, consisting OF
borate Of lead, oxide of copper and oil of
lavender. Next, by means Of brush, the
object is covered with a solution of chloride
of platinum, which is finally crossorted at a
temperature of not more than 200 degrees
The platinum adheres firmly to the surface
and exhibits brilliant aspect. If the deposit
be made upon the first coat the platinum will
have dead appearance. Platinizing in this
way costs, says LIE Genie Civil, about one
tenth the price of nickel plating
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiced in Pc
lite society.

Manners and Customs Practiced in Pc
lite Society.
Wedding invitations require no answer
People who live at a distance and cannot at.
tend send their cards to assure their hosts
that the invitation reached its destination.
If, however, an answer is requested, as is
often the case where it is a home wedding,
carelessness in sending one would be inexcus-
able. Where an invitation to house we'd
ding has been received call is imperative
very soon after the wedding. Evening we'd
dings do not differ essentially from day we'd
dings, except that the bridegroom wears even
ing dress. The old idea that every one may
kiss the bride is nearly exploded. To rela-
tives only is the privilege accorded. The
wedding tour is by no means obligatory. A
newly married couple often issue their "At
Home" cards aud begin housekeeping at
once.
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First Advances.

A lady who is fully assured Of her own re.
spectability, who has always lived in the best
society. is never afraid to bow first or to call
first or to introduce people whom she may
desire to know each other. She perhaps pre-
sumes on her position, but if she possesses tact,
rarely offends by SO doing. No one Of heart
or mind, says social authority, need feel
afraid to talk and be agreeable to guests at a
friends house, whether introduced or not;
even if she meets with rebuff, she is in the
right. In Europe the roof tree is sufficient
introduction, and II so considered by many
leaders Of fashionable society in this country.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Collecting Toll at Telephunes.

An automatic toll taking device has been
invented to be attached to telephones at pub
lie or pay stations. The mechanism in the
telephone box is SO arranged that the tele-
phone will not operate until coin of certain
size and weight dropped into slit in front
acts upon a switch lever, thereby making
electrical connection between the transmitter
and the line WIRE The act OF hanging the
receiving telephone, after use, in the place
provided for it, drops the coin into till and
releases the switch lever, thereby breaking
the electrical connection and "setting the
trap" for the next user.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-22
Brlght's Disease.

In an article referring to Brights disease,
Scmmola, OF Naples, emphasizes the remark.
able sensibility Of the skin Of sufferers from
this trouble to variations Of temperature.
Such patients are exceedingly sensitive Il
cold, and he would not allow them to come il
contact with it in any preventab!e why. VIC
lent massage and muscular exercise he disap
proves Of, as well as Of cold baths Each
produces too great shock and depression &c
hygienic treatment advised is to live in d.!
and equable climate. to entirely avoid c..
posure or going out in severely cold weather,
and, rather than venture out for exercise into
a temperature below 10 or 20 dogs, c.. to prac-
tice mild indoor gymnastics